“Thematically they salute Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s with music that’s part trad-jazz, part klezmer and all part-tay.” – Randy Lewis, LA Times(Read full review)

"Building with fresh excitement that spills over into each tune, Kalantari’s original songs and musical disposition are all befitting of the exclamation mark in the title." – Family Music n' Arts

“You’ve never heard a Thanksgiving song quite like this one!” - Meghan Brown, New York Family (Read full review)

Big Things 2016/2017

“From lullabies to birthdays to gardening, this sweet round up is some of the best jazz music for kids around, with smooth vocals from a bygone era and upbeat jazzy fun.” – Amber Guetebier, Red Tricycle(Read full review)

“'Balloon' is quite simply the greatest song ever in the history of the world.” –Kathy O'Connell, WXPN KidsCorner(Read full review)

Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award"Her laid-back vocals are reminiscent of jazz divas such as Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux, or even Jackie Allen. There is a nice, 1920's Ragtime flair to the album; from the joyful title track, to the sweet song of gratitude "The Only Thing," and the Sinatra-like "Way With Me." –Lahri BondFull Article

1920s inspired ditties - Pockets Full of Joy"I urge you to take a listen, especially if you adore a 1920s inspired jazzy sound with oodles of whimsy, and a rich, warm sound that is (just as the title suggests) full of joy. I’m smitten as a kitten with big ball of yarn." –IndiFull Article